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Dǒugǒng (斗拱) is a unique structural element of interlocking wooden brackets, and is one of the most Dǒugǒng (斗拱) is a unique structural element of interlocking wooden brackets, and is one of the most Dǒugǒng (斗拱) is a unique structural element of interlocking wooden brackets, and is one of the most Dǒugǒng (斗拱) is a unique structural element of interlocking wooden brackets, and is one of the most

Dǒugǒng (斗拱) is a unique structural element of interlocking wooden brackets, and is one of the most important elements in traditional Chinese architecture.

Imperial Ming Dynasty architecture favoured highly ornate and colourful dǒugǒng.  


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Sun, 27 Nov 2016 19:04:50
Zijincheng (紫禁城)Commonly known in English as the Forbidden City. 

Zijincheng (紫禁城)

Commonly known in English as the Forbidden City. 


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